Thursday, November 14, 2013
Forbes magazine's 50 Richest Africans 2013 list. Dangote still leading the pack, now worth $20billion
Forbes Magazine just released their list of the 50 Richest Africans 2013 and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote is placed at No.1 with a net worth of $20 billion. Africa’s richest are getting richer. In 2003, Forbes counted only two billionaires in Africa – Nicky Oppenheimer and Johann Rupert, both of South Africa, now there are about 30 of them. See the rest ...
Nikon launches “I am Nigeria” campaign to promote photography as a lifestyle

Nikon, the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology, launched the “I am Nigeria” campaign in Nigeria today as a part of their global “I am Nikon” campaign, which aims to encourage professional and recreational photographers to pursue their passion for photography.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Spanish police arrest 25 in 'Nigeria sex-trafficking ring'
Spanish police say they have arrested 25 people in a sex-trafficking ring that brought women from Nigeria to work as prostitutes.
The women, allegedly lured with the promise of good jobs in Europe, were first flown to Mexico or Brazil, travelling on false identity documents.
Nigeria president rewardeds players of the country's Under-17 team with $12,600 each for winning the World Cup.
The Golden Eaglets won the title for the fourth time on Friday after beating Mexico 3-0 in Abu Dhabi.
The president announced a two million Naira ($12,600) reward for each of the players, three million naira [$18,900] and 2.5 million naira [$15,780] for the head coach and his assistants.
Other officials got between 300,000 naira ($1,890) and 500,000 naira ($3,150) each.
Bill Gates Visits Nigeria On Polio Eradication Drive As Polio Cases Drop 50%
The world’s richest man and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, is currently in Abuja, Nigeria on a polio eradication drive.
According to Nigeria’s Channels Television, Gates, whose foundation is at the vanguard of the ongoing campaign to end polio in Nigeria, met with members of Nigeria’s lower legislative house on Monday, where he commended the Nigerian government’s efforts in channeling more resources towards delivering oral polio vaccine (OPV) to vulnerable individuals in hot areas. He also expressed an overall satisfaction with the country’s efforts in eradicating polio.
Nigeria: Nollywood Sexiest - Now, Quest for Final Five Begins
Having seen those that have made it for the top ten spot the quest continues for the final five people who will slug it out for the ultimate prize. While five more men and women are bound to drop it is pertinent to note that winners may be made of any of the top ten.
Nigeria not among world’s top 20 music markets; D’banj disagrees

The country is arguably the musical giant of Africa
Despite the musical triumphs of her several top artistes, Nigeria has failed to make it into the world’s top 20 biggest music markets for 2012, the latest ranking by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, IFPI, claims.
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